I have big-puffy-heart love for all things digital. Technology enriches our lives in so many ways. (Like earning me an income. Thanks, internet!) Nonetheless - sometimes a girl just needs some real paper, fun pens, and a highlighter or two. It would be difficult to underestimate the … [Read more...] about 100+ Free Printables for Home & Health (Calendars, Habit Trackers, Wall Art and more!)
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3 Practical Tips to Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Without Drama
Do your kids eat healthy foods without meltdowns or drama? It's absolutely possible!! Here are 3 (almost) foolproof tips to make it happen. [Hello readers! I'm super grateful today to share this guest post from Katie Kimball of Kids Cook Real Food, an online cooking class for kids. … [Read more...] about 3 Practical Tips to Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Without Drama
How Our Kids Make Our Home More Hospitable and 5 Ways They Help Out
By contributing writer, Erin Long When you come over to my house for dinner or a cuppa, it’s going to be a bit chaotic. My kids will be running around and probably yelling with excitement that you’re here. The house will be generally clean but there will be a stack of papers on the … [Read more...] about How Our Kids Make Our Home More Hospitable and 5 Ways They Help Out
12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
This post is sponsored by Disney’s Pinocchio. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Recently, Disney asked me to help spread the word about the upcoming release of the Diamond Edition of their classic story, Pinocchio. As I reflected on Pinocchio’s journey to become a real boy by … [Read more...] about 12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
By Erin Long, contributing writer My daughter’s ticket was kicked off our flight. My son’s bag would arrive a day late. My toddler was sick. Like, really sick. My husband and I had dealt with more meltdowns than we could count. Everyone was exhausted. And that was all before we … [Read more...] about Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
Simple DIY Play Tent for Kids
Written by Cheyenne Bell There are definitely seasons that lend themselves to "I'm booooored, Mom" kind of phases, like the hottest days of summer, and the coldest days of winter. To help combat the dreaded kid boredom, I want to show you a very easy, very cheap way to keep your … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Play Tent for Kids
6 Smart Tips for Organizing Kids’ Toys
By contributor Cheyenne Bell Christmas has come and gone, and if you have kids, you’ve inevitably ended up with a new lion’s share of toys to add to your already-overwhelming collection. Now is the time to get the toys under control before they begin to take over the whole … [Read more...] about 6 Smart Tips for Organizing Kids’ Toys
Why We’re Quitting Homeschooling (& What We’re Doing Instead)
Note: I had most of this post written several months ago before we had even the faintest clue about the new-job-in-a-brand-new-city-adventure that has plunked itself into our laps. As such, I've held off publishing while I gave some serious thought to my deepest motivations … [Read more...] about Why We’re Quitting Homeschooling (& What We’re Doing Instead)
How to Keep Your Home Clean (even with kids around!) Part 2
Read Part 1 here! Get the kids to help Growing up I had a friend who wasn't allowed to play on the weekends until she finished all her chores. I thought this was cruel and unusual punishment at the time but now it makes sense: by expecting our kids to help keep the house clean, we not … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Home Clean (even with kids around!) Part 2